m i a m o r | benjey

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     benji keeps looking over at jorge.

      maybe it's to see if he's sad. or angry. or even shaken.

     but jorge just... isn't. he's pretty used to this. at this point it's easy to shrug off.

so he walks, eyes gazing watchingly over the cafeteria.

benji clears his throat. even though he couldn't bring himself to get in a physical fight with the boy, he's embarrassed for losing his temper. of course, he doesn't regret it at all. it doesn't matter that josh was his "friend" and boosted his popularity, there's no excuse for that.

     "let's sit outside. none of these assholes can enjoy simple things like fresh air, so i can guarantee they won't be lurking out there." jeyjey chuckles, making benji's chest rumble.

      this boy has filled him with the sweetest-smelling air of exhilaration, and he can't even begin to understand it.

      the metal double-doors clack loudly as a warm, balmy air hits their faces. it's a gorgeous day out.

     after about a moment of looking around, trying to scout out a good spot, benji turns his head. a soft voice is calling them over. he faces a boy with blonde hair, enthusiastically waving them over to a large grassy area where several people sit. after looking around and concluding that he must he talking to them, benji tugs jey's shoulder and pulls him over.

      the mere touch of his big, soft hands makes jorge garay shiver.

      the boys walk up to the group nervously. the blonde boy grins. up close, they can see he is tall and lanky, with a gap between his teeth. he wears light pink eyeshadow. "hey guys. the name's syd. do you wanna sit with us?" he breathes excitedly, "we have a good view from the windows in the double-doors and we saw you stick it to those homophobic f-boys. great stuff." benji and jeyjey chuckle and nod, sitting down.

    jeyjey, who has always been keen on people-watching, takes in the others sitting there.

     he first notices two tall boys. one has soft purple hair and vibrant eyes. he wears a striped black and white sweater and cuffed denim jeans. jeyjey notices with a laugh that he carries a minecraft backpack on his shoulders. he is talking to another boy with soft brown hair and bright teal eyes. brunette boy is wearing a plain black t-shirt and athletic grey joggers. they seem to be deep in a spirited conversation, oblivious to the fact that jey and benji had made an appearance.

     he next spotted a beautiful girl with short, dark hair and blushy cheeks. she wears a baggy, button-up hawaiian shirt, the black and red shades shining against her tan skin. she also sports mom jeans that have to be at least two sized too big. she is starry-eyed as she speaks to a laughing boy with wavy blonde hair. he wears a bright red hoodie and gym shorts. benji nudges jey's shoulder, noticing at the same time as him that these two obviously have feelings for eachother. there's a charge between them that anyone could pick up on.

     sitting by syd is a tall girl with long brunette hair and water-blue eyes. her face is showered with freckles. she is murmuring to two other girls, a short girl with wavy brown hair and and an older-looking blonde girl. they are giggling at the the future couple.

syd clears his throat. "well, i should probably introduce these dorks. over here," he says, pointing to the two boys who are still deep in conversation, "are noen and milo. noen's the one with purple hair." the boys look up at their name and grin, nodding at benji and jorge. "over here is paige." he points to the girl with long brown hair. she smiles and waves. "she's talking to alexa," he points to the girl with wavy brown hair, "and amber," he points to the blonde, "about cayman and addy", he lowers his voice, "who are obviously on the path to a relationship." he gestures to the blonde boy and the short-haired girl, giggling.

"so i noticed jeyjey is new here, but are you two, like, a thing...?" he grins.

benji blushes furiously, scratching the back of his head. jeyjey has a similar reaction. "n-no," benji stutters, "we're j-just friends." jeyjey nods, chuckling nervously and putting his face in his hands to hide his red cheeks.

"sure," syd whispers into benji's ear, "but i know what i see."

ahhh this is such a thicc chapter so if there's spelling errors i'm sorry and i know this kind of drags with details, but that won't happen again. i was just trying to get all minor characters introduced. also if ur cameo wasn't in here don't worry friend!!! i couldn't fit all of them in so i put the first three who asked. if i said you have a cameo i guarantee it will be in a future chapter 😳✋🏻🦋♥️